Hotel Break-Even Calculator

*For illustrative purposes only.  Actual calculation may differ.

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Adjusts context bands for Break-even Occupancy %.
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Shows margin of safety vs. break-even occupancy.
Break-even Occupancy % = Fixed ÷ ((ADR − Var POR) × Rooms × Days).
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Raising ADR or lowering costs reduces the break-even occupancy required. Use the sliders to test the sensitivity of each driver.

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What is a Hotel Break-even Point?

A hotel’s break-even point is the occupancy or revenue level at which total costs are covered, and the property neither makes nor loses money. Understanding this KPI is essential for pricing, budgeting, and long-term planning.

  • Break-even Occupancy (%) = Fixed Costs ÷ (ADR − Variable Cost per Room)

Why Break-even Analysis Matters for Hoteliers

Profit Planning

Know the minimum occupancy required to avoid losses.

Use break-even analysis for smarter financial projections.

Align ADR and cost structure to maximize profitability.

Hotel Break-even FAQs

What is a hotel break-even point?

It’s the occupancy or revenue level needed to cover all fixed and variable costs.

Divide fixed costs by ADR minus variable cost per room.

It shows the minimum performance needed to avoid losses and supports smarter pricing and budgeting.

Break-even is the threshold to cover costs; NOI measures actual profit after costs.

Fixed costs, variable costs per room, and ADR.

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